Early career to 1978
Julio was the son of Julio Iglesias Sr, a doctor. He was a professional football player with Real Madrid, where he played as goalkeeper. During this time, he also enrolled in law school. He had an accident that dashed his hopes of becoming a great soccer player, but during his period in bed, he started to compose songs. He received a certificate as a lawyer from Cambridge University a little later.
In 1968, he won the Benidorm International Song Festival, a songwriter's contest in Spain, and signed a contract with a Columbia Records Latin music label, Discos Columbia. He represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970, finishing fourth behind Northern Irish singer Dana Scallon, and the Welsh singer Mary Hopkin. His entry was the song "Gwendolyne" which was his first recording. During the 1970s he married the Spanish-mestiza Philippine socialite Isabel Preysler with whom he had three children: Chabeli Iglesias, who has been a show host and is now a news reporter in Washington D.C., Enrique Iglesias, now a world-famous singer who followed in his father's footsteps, and Julio José Iglesias, a model who has released two CDs. It was during the 1970s that the Iglesias family's private life became very public, with Julio and the rest of the family frequently featured on the covers of various international magazines.
Peak of success 1978-1990
In 1978, he signed a contract for CBS International, adding English, French, Portuguese, German and Italian to his language repertoire. He had his first hit in English with a cover of "Begin the Beguine" and released a collection Julio in 1983 building his reputation.
In 1984, he released the smash hit album 1100 Bel Air Place, which gave him considerable fame in English-language markets. The album sold three million albums in the US alone, with the first single "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", a duet with Willie Nelson reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also featured "All of You", a hit duet with Diana Ross.
In 1985, his father was kidnapped but found well and alive after two agonizing weeks. This prompted Julio, who had already divorced Preysler, to move his family to Miami, Florida, where they settled in a mansion at Miami Beach. That year he also recorded duets with Diana Ross and Willie Nelson. It was rumored in 1986 that Julio, perhaps seeking to get away from all the fame and hoopla for one week, was found walking around the streets of Cayey, Puerto Rico, after disappearing for seven days. Julio feels there is a deep connection between him and Puerto Rico because one of his grandmothers was Puerto Rican.
Iglesias won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in the 1988 Grammy Awards for the album Un Hombre Solo ("A Single Man"). He also recorded a duet with Stevie Wonder on "My Love" from his Non Stop album which achieved crossover success in 1988.
Stories of Julio's expensive private jets, boats, and houses became legendary during that decade, and his world tours took him to many countries and continents around the world performing in many sold out concerts among the vast women populations.
Career 1990-today
In the 1990s, Julio went back to his Spanish music roots, and in 1996, he released a CD nicknamed Tango. He is slowly stepping out of the limelight now and enjoying his son Enrique's popularity, together with his long-time companion Miranda and their 2 sons Miguel Alejandro (September 7, 1997), Rodrigo (April 3, 1999) and twin daughters Cristina and Victoria (May 1, 2001). Julio is very amenable to signing autographs, although he can be a little difficult to reach sometimes, due to his and his family's security detail, which they have had since the 1985 kidnapping of Julio's father.
Iglesias returned to the headlines in October, 2003, when he went to Argentina and kissed show host Susana Gimenez three times during a live telecast of her show.
2003 saw the release of the Spanish album "Divorcio." (Divorce) In its first day of sales, "Divorcio" sold a record 350,000 copies in Spain; and quickly reached the #1 spot on the charts in Spain, Portugal, France,Italy, and Russia.
The remainder of 2003 and early 2004 featured a mega 10 month world tour; which took Iglesias, fuled with the success of "Divorcio" from Europe and Asia to The United States, South America, and Africa. More than half the shows on the tour sold out within days of going on sale, showing that fans still adore Julio.
In December of 2004, Miranda and Julio recorded a duet of the Christmas song Silent Night. The song, which was not released also included a voice message from Julio, Miranda, and their 4 young children. The song was released online through the singer's web page, and was a holiday gift from the Iglesias' to their fans around the world.
Julio has made important investments in the Dominican Republic's eastern town of Punta Cana, a major tourist destination, where he spends most of the year when he is not on tour.
Julio, Jr. has a half-brother who is 60 years younger than him. Julio's father, Julio Sr. had a child at 89 called Jaime. The birth came after a 17-year romance with Ronna, which culminated in them walking down the aisle in 2001. His wife underwent fertility treatment in order to conceive first time around and medical science is believed to have played a role in her latest pregnancy too. After little Jaime made his debut in 2004, Julio Sr. rejected suggestions Ronna was the driving force behind their decision to start a family. "At my age, a child is marvellous," he declared. "If people say I just did it for my wife, I don't take it as an insult, but the truth is I wanted it just as much as her." Julio Iglesias's father died just days after he announced he was to become a father for the fourth time at the age of 90. Julio Sr. died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Madrid. Julio Sr. confirmed that his wife of four years, Ronna Kneit, was expecting their second child together. He said he wanted his 42-year-old partner to have something to remember him by. "My wife wanted it and I owed it to her," he explained. "It was an act of generosity towards her. I leave her part of my blood, of my life. I need her so much that I said to her 'Here, this is what you wanted for when I am gone'."
Currently, Julio is in the studio recording a new English Album titled "Romantic Classics" which is due out in September of 2006. Romantic Classics is a series of the greatest love songs in American culture, and features the hits "I want to know what love is", "Careless Whisper", and "Right Here Waiting" all major hits of the past 20 years. A series of promotional events, followed by a world tour will help promote the album after its release.
The singer's web page [1] is currently under construction, and will feature information from "Romantic Classics" when it is updated later this year.
Discography
This list contains all albums of original material plus notable collections.
Gwendolyne (1970)
Julio Iglesias (1972)
Un Canto a Galicia (1973)
A Flor de Piel (1974)
A Mexico (1974)
El Amor (1975)
En El Olympia (1976) recorded live at the Paris Olympia
Si Mi Lasci (1976)
Yo Canto (1977)
A Mis 33 Anos (1977)
Sono Un Pirata, Sono Un Signore (1978)
Soy (1978)
The 24 Greatest Songs (1978)
A Vous Les Femmes (1979)
Aimer La Vie (1979)
America (1979)
Emociones (1979)
Innamorarsi Alla Mia Eta (1979)
Hey! (1980)
Sentimental (1980)
Fidele (1981)
Zartlichkeiten (1981)
From A Child To A Woman (1981)
Minhas Cancoes Prefidas (1981)
Moments (1982) also Momento or Momenti
Por Una Mujer (1982)
In Concert (1983)
Pelo Amor di Uma Mulher (1983)
Julio (1983)
1100 Bel Air Place (1984)
Libra (1985)
Un Hombre Solo (1987)
Tutto L'Amore Che Ti Manca (1987)
Non Stop (1988)
Latinamente (1989)
Raices (1989)
Starry Night (1990)
Ein Weihnachtsabend Mit Julio Iglesias (1992)
Calor (1992)
Crazy (1994)
La Carretera (1995)
Tango (1996)
My Life: The Greatest Hits (1998)
Noche de Cuatro Lunas (2000)
Una Donna Puo Cambiar la Vita (2001)
Ao Meu Brasil (2001)
Personalidad: 20 Exitos (2002)
Divorcio (2003)
Love Songs (2004)
l'homme que je suis (2005)
Romantic Classics (To Be Released in September of 2006)
Quelque Chose de France (2007)
Julio Iglesias 1 (2011) - He is starting with this new world tour.
Extracted from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Iglesias
Donde Estaras?
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Cuando tú eras flor temprana que jugaba a ser mujer por vez primera
Me pregunto si el amor que nos unió ya no recuerdas
Si supieras que en silencio yo te quiero cada día un poco más
¿Dónde estarás?
Si en la noche te despiertas de repente y me buscas en tus brazos
Si después de tanto tiempo nuestro amor no has olvidado
Yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más
¿Dónde estarás?
Si después de conocer otros amores que pasaron por tu vida
De repente te das cuenta que era yo quien más querías
Si después de tanto tiempo tú también me necesitas
Yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más
¿Dónde estarás?
In Julio Iglesias's song "Donde Estaras," the singer reminisces about a past love and wonders where they are now. The lyrics are infused with a sense of longing as the singer ponders whether their former flame remembers the love they once shared. The nostalgic tone is set in the opening lines, where the singer remembers their past love as a "flower" that was just beginning to bloom. The use of the past tense suggests that the love has been lost and cannot be regained.
The chorus - "Donde estarás?" or "Where are you?" - is a recurring question in the song, emphasizing the singer's uncertainty and yearning for their former lover. The singer imagines the possibility of the former love also thinking about them, whether in waking life or in dreams. The song suggests that even after experiencing other loves and heartbreaks, the singer still holds a flame for this past love.
Overall, "Donde Estaras" is a wistful and melancholic song that explores the themes of love, loss, and reminiscence. It highlights the universal experience of wondering about a past love and the lingering feelings that can persist long after the relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Cada día, cada instante te recuerdo como aquella primavera
Every single day, every single moment, I think of you like that springtime when you were a young flower playing at being a woman for the first time.
Cuando tú eras flor temprana que jugaba a ser mujer por vez primera
When you were a fresh flower, playing at being a woman for the first time.
Me pregunto si el amor que nos unió ya no recuerdas
I wonder if you remember the love that brought us together.
Si supieras que en silencio yo te quiero cada día un poco más
If you knew that in silence, I love you a little more every day.
¿Dónde estarás?
Where are you right now?
Si en la noche te despiertas de repente y me buscas en tus brazos
If in the middle of the night, you wake up suddenly and search for me in your arms.
Si en tus sueños más queridos aún recuerdas los momentos que pasamos
If in your most cherished dreams, you still remember the moments we shared.
Si después de tanto tiempo nuestro amor no has olvidado
If after all this time, you haven't forgotten our love.
Yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más
I wish you knew that I love you a little more every day.
Si después de conocer otros amores que pasaron por tu vida
If after experiencing other loves that came and went in your life.
De repente te das cuenta que era yo quien más querías
Suddely, you realize that it was me who you loved the most.
Si después de tanto tiempo tú también me necesitas
If after all this time, you need me too.
Yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más
I wish you knew that I love you a little more every day.
¿Dónde estarás?
Where are you right now?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MANUEL DE LA CALVA DIEGO, RAMON ARCUSA ALCON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rlcky Nico
Cada día, cada instante te recuerdo como aquella primavera,
cuando tú eras flor temprana que jugaba a ser mujer por vez primera.
Me pregunto si el amor que nos unió ya no recuerdas...
Si supieras que en silencio yo te quiero cada día un poco más.
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
Si en la noche te despiertas de repente y me buscas en tus brazos,
si en tus sueños más queridos aún recuerdas los momentos que pasamos,
si después de tanto tiempo nuestro amor no has olvidado,
yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más.
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
Si después de conocer otros amores que pasaron por tu vida
de repente te das cuenta que era yo quien más querías,
si después de tanto tiempo tú también me necesitas,
yo quisiera que supieras que te quiero cada día un poco más.
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
¿Dónde estarás?
Elizete siqueira moreira
Hoje tirei a ouvir todas as mais belas canções deste maravilhoso Júlio Iglesias , vou vivendo curtindo o que a vida me ofereçe a saudade faz parte!!
Esquisitabrasil
Simples assim, amo essa música como amo todas as outras músicas do Júlio Iglesias...TE ADORO JÚLIO IGLESIAS!
Alan Aaron
soy un fanático de Julio Iglesias, todas su canciones me recuerdan toda mi adolescencia y juventud, siempre enamoradizo, por eso les digo a todos mis amores donde estarán
ROSA
JULIO existirá eternamente por su bellas canciones.
jose luis escobar
El señor de la nostalgia....que belleza de canciones las de don Julio Iglesias....👏❤️😢🥺👣
josePeru
JULIO canta con ternura y sentimineto el 99% de sus canciones, ese aspecto ha sido muy importante en su triunfo mundial ,logrando ser el mejor, el mas grande y el mas universal.
Maria Aparecida de Pontes
meu grande amor onden estaras
Danilo Pulgarin
Las canciones de Julio Iglesias gran compositor y e intérprete de música que enamora. Esa maravillosa interpretación de Chaplin y sus "candilejas"
SEIBRE GOMES
sou fascinada por julio iglesias e suas musicas!!!!
araca1976
Las canciones que tienen sentido son las que reflejan sentimiento en los corazones de las personas porque han viviido esas sensaciones